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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | Hillsborough Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | HCC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,814 | 20,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | hccfl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | HCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $1,931 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $7,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,521 | $4,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,724 | $6,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
Florida | HCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,375 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,707 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida | HCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | HCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $98 |
Diversity |
Florida | HCC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Florida | HCC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Florida | HCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than HCC based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 20,004 students)
Florida vs. HCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or HCC?
- University of Florida is 131.8% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($4,477.00 vs. $1,931.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.5% higher at Florida than Hillsborough Community College ($25,694.00 vs. $7,728.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsborough Community College than Florida ($4,387 vs. $11,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsborough Community College are 19% lower than costs at University of Florida ($9,662 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Hillsborough Community College (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 67.1% larger than aid received Hillsborough Community College ($10,724 vs. $6,419)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or HCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HCC or Florida .
Florida vs. HCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or HCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between HCC and Florida.
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $27,000 more per year than HCC graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $35,600)
- Hillsborough Community College students graduate with a $6,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida graduates. ($9,500 vs. $15,815)
- HCC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Florida graduates. ($98 vs. $163)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/